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Jon Davis drops off a food donation to volunteer Cara Bucciferro, 14, at the Annual "Souper" Bowl of Caring Food Drive for Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. The donations benefit St Stephen's Food Pantry at Merton Center and Operation Hope and Daughters of Charity. less

Jon Davis drops off a food donation to volunteer Cara Bucciferro, 14, at the Annual "Souper" Bowl of Caring Food Drive for Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. The ... more

Staples' Emma Mikesh receives a medal for the individual contest, during the 17th Annual 2014 FCIAC Cheerleading Competition at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday February 1, 2014. From left to right are freshmen Katherine Ernye, Bella Miserocchi, Amy Mulla, and Sydney Boland. less

Staples' Emma Mikesh receives a medal for the individual contest, during the 17th Annual 2014 FCIAC Cheerleading Competition at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday February 1, 2014. From ... more

Fairfield Warde took top honors during the 17th Annual 2014 FCIAC Cheerleading Competition at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday February 1, 2014. From left to right are freshmen Katherine Ernye, Bella Miserocchi, Amy Mulla, and Sydney Boland.

Fairfield Warde took top honors during the 17th Annual 2014 FCIAC Cheerleading Competition at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn. on Saturday February 1, 2014. From left to right are freshmen

Hannah Seo, 7, of New Milford, performs the song "Live Out Love" with a group from the Danbury Chinese Alliance Church during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration party, held at Newtown High School, Newtown, Conn, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. The group was rehearsing for a performance later in the party. less

Hannah Seo, 7, of New Milford, performs the song "Live Out Love" with a group from the Danbury Chinese Alliance Church during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration ... more

Isabella Ouyand, 6 1/2, of Brookfield, center, performs the song "Live Out Love" with a group from the Danbury Chinese Alliance Church during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration party, held at Newtown High School, Newtown, Conn, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. The group was rehearsing for a performance later in the party. less

Isabella Ouyand, 6 1/2, of Brookfield, center, performs the song "Live Out Love" with a group from the Danbury Chinese Alliance Church during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year ... more

Kaylee Xie, 8, of Cheshire, waits to dance in a stage performance during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration party, held at Newtown High School, Newtown, Conn, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. less

Kaylee Xie, 8, of Cheshire, waits to dance in a stage performance during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration party, held at Newtown High School, Newtown, Conn, on ... more

Rachel Tang, of Brookfield, applies makeup to Sarah Seo, 8, of New Milford, before Sarah takes part in the nights stage performance during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration party, held at Newtown High School, Newtown, Conn, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. less

Rachel Tang, of Brookfield, applies makeup to Sarah Seo, 8, of New Milford, before Sarah takes part in the nights stage performance during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year ... more

Friends Selena Wong, left, of Ridgefield, and Bo Qu, of Brookfield, take time to talk after dinner during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration party, held at Newtown High School, Newtown, Conn, on Sunday, February 2, 2014. less

Friends Selena Wong, left, of Ridgefield, and Bo Qu, of Brookfield, take time to talk after dinner during the Western Connecticut Chinese Association's 2014 Chinese New Year celebration party, held at Newtown ... more

Amy Strachan, of Monroe, practices her lines she will use in her audition for Shakespeare on the Sound's production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona" at Office Suites of Darien in Darien, Conn., on Sunday, Feb 2, 2014. The play will be performed at Pinkney Park in Rowayton from June 13 to 29th. less

Amy Strachan, of Monroe, practices her lines she will use in her audition for Shakespeare on the Sound's production of "Two Gentlemen of Verona" at Office Suites of Darien in Darien, Conn., on Sunday, Feb 2, ... more

Karen Weissman, left, of Redding, and Johanna Gotheil, of Ridgefield, look at _ as part of the "Animal Spirit" members show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists gallery in Ridgefield, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. The "Animal Spirit" exhibition displays both literal and abstract ideas in its work, depicting the spirit of animals in many forms and mediums. The display runs through March 2 and the gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. less

Karen Weissman, left, of Redding, and Johanna Gotheil, of Ridgefield, look at _ as part of the "Animal Spirit" members show at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists gallery in Ridgefield, Conn. on Friday, Jan. 31, ... more

From left, brother and sister, Sebastian and Andrea Cordulack, 8 and 6, sample organic trail mix during the Kids in the Kitchen Fit & Fun Fest at the YWCA of Greenwich, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, 2014. The event was sponsored by the Junior League of Greenwich to promote children's health. less

From left, brother and sister, Sebastian and Andrea Cordulack, 8 and 6, sample organic trail mix during the Kids in the Kitchen Fit & Fun Fest at the YWCA of Greenwich, Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, 2014. The ... more

Pequot Library's new bunny posed for young fans Saturday, rising up on her hind legs, for an adult patron who took her picture as excited children looked on. They are, from left, Elisabeth Sweer, 6, of Fairfield; Allison Cancro, 7, of Westport, and Gemma Burkharth, 6, of Fairfield. less

Pequot Library's new bunny posed for young fans Saturday, rising up on her hind legs, for an adult patron who took her picture as excited children looked on. They are, from left, Elisabeth Sweer, 6, of ... more

Harlan Lewandowski, 4, of Fairfield, shows the list of 27 names he and his sister Anna, 2 1/2, came suggested as possible names for the Pequot Library's new bunny. Among their suggestions were Cookies, Marshmallow, Cinderella, Cotton Ball, Sweet Apple and Little Pizza. less

Harlan Lewandowski, 4, of Fairfield, shows the list of 27 names he and his sister Anna, 2 1/2, came suggested as possible names for the Pequot Library's new bunny. Among their suggestions were Cookies, ... more

Sisters Meg Rowland, left, 4, and Allison Rowland, 7, of Fairfield, and their father Mark, were among the dozens of people who stopped by the Pequot Library on Saturday to meet the library's new reading ambassador bunny, who replaces Belle. less

Sisters Meg Rowland, left, 4, and Allison Rowland, 7, of Fairfield, and their father Mark, were among the dozens of people who stopped by the Pequot Library on Saturday to meet the library's new reading ... more

New Canaan High School competes in the FCIAC cheerleading... Photo-5810751.78959 - Connecticut Post

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Town Youth Council members Carolyn Tangney, 16; Anna Katz, 14, and Samantha Strelzer, 15, with baked goods sold to benefit typhoon relieft efforts at the Friday night concert organized by the council at Roger Ludlowe Middle School. less

Town Youth Council members Carolyn Tangney, 16; Anna Katz, 14, and Samantha Strelzer, 15, with baked goods sold to benefit typhoon relieft efforts at the Friday night concert organized by the council at Roger ... more

Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Ginna Paules, left, with First Selectman Michael Tetreau, forground, and members of the Town Youth Council at the concert benefiting the American Red Cross Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Relief efforts. The event took place Fridat night at Roger Ludlowe Middle School. less

Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Ginna Paules, left, with First Selectman Michael Tetreau, forground, and members of the Town Youth Council at the concert benefiting the American Red Cross Philippines ... more

Matt Friedland of Westchester Tree Life, Inc., works from a bucket truck to take down holiday lights from a tree on Greenwich Avenue, Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2014. A co-worker on the scene said that it takes about 3 days to remove the holidays lights from the trees on Greenwich Avenue. less

Matt Friedland of Westchester Tree Life, Inc., works from a bucket truck to take down holiday lights from a tree on Greenwich Avenue, Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2014. A co-worker on the scene said that it takes ... more

Kids, including Luyao Zachary Guo, left, and Delphine Brown, right, play chess games during the National Educational Chess Association's tournament at the Italian Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, February 1, 2014. less

Kids, including Luyao Zachary Guo, left, and Delphine Brown, right, play chess games during the National Educational Chess Association's tournament at the Italian Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, ... more

Andy Kravis of Brooklyn, N.Y., right, won the crosswords competition Saturday at the Westport Library, and Glen Ryan of Norwich, last year's champion, finished third. Kravis had won the tourney in 2012 as well.

Andy Kravis of Brooklyn, N.Y., right, won the crosswords competition Saturday at the Westport Library, and Glen Ryan of Norwich, last year's champion, finished third. Kravis had won the tourney in 2012 as well.

Ted Gilman, right, education specialist and naturalist, points out signs where insects have burrowed into a dead tree to Maura Walsh, left, and Henry Carter during the Insects in Winter Walk at the Audubon Center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. less

Ted Gilman, right, education specialist and naturalist, points out signs where insects have burrowed into a dead tree to Maura Walsh, left, and Henry Carter during the Insects in Winter Walk at the Audubon ... more

Viva Hardigg, right, and her son Henry Carter as well as Liesbeth Carballo and her son, Lucas, keep notes on what insects they find during the Insects in Winter Walk at the Audubon Center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. less

Viva Hardigg, right, and her son Henry Carter as well as Liesbeth Carballo and her son, Lucas, keep notes on what insects they find during the Insects in Winter Walk at the Audubon Center in Greenwich, Conn., ... more

Mariah Walsh, right, and her sister, Kiara, look up as Ted Gilman, education specialist and naturalists, points out bagworm eggs that have attached to a branch during the Insects in Winter Walk at the Audubon Center in Greenwich, Conn., on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014. less

Mariah Walsh, right, and her sister, Kiara, look up as Ted Gilman, education specialist and naturalists, points out bagworm eggs that have attached to a branch during the Insects in Winter Walk at the Audubon ... more

Hamilton Avenue School parents who helped to save the life of another parent who had a heart attack during an October Common Core workshop are from left, Anthony Perna, Dr. Setul Pardanani, Dr. Leora Horwitz, and Caitriona Perna (Anthony Perna's wife), a registered nurse, were honored during a ceremony at the Greenwich Board of Education Building, Friday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2014. less

Hamilton Avenue School parents who helped to save the life of another parent who had a heart attack during an October Common Core workshop are from left, Anthony Perna, Dr. Setul Pardanani, Dr. Leora Horwitz, ... more

Players from the Westport Little League New England region champions team were on hand Sunday for the Super Bowl tailgate party, from left, Ricky Offenberg, Harry Azadian, Max Popken, Charlie Roof and Chad Knight. less

Players from the Westport Little League New England region champions team were on hand Sunday for the Super Bowl tailgate party, from left, Ricky Offenberg, Harry Azadian, Max Popken, Charlie Roof and Chad ... more

Photo: Mike Lauterborn

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Efrem Kramberg of Westport at work on a puzzle at the 15th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest at the Westport Library.

Efrem Kramberg of Westport at work on a puzzle at the 15th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest at the Westport Library.

Photo: Jarret Liotta

Efrem Kramberg of Westport at work on a puzzle at the 15th annual... Photo-5811754.78959 - Connecticut Post

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Westport Library Director Maxine Bleiweis with Will Shortz, the New York Times crossword puzzle editor, who was the puzzle master for the library's 15th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest.

Westport Library Director Maxine Bleiweis with Will Shortz, the New York Times crossword puzzle editor, who was the puzzle master for the library's 15th annual Crossword Puzzle Contest.

Courtney Sabene sits on the shoulders of Alden Grober as they compete with Danbury High School in the FCIAC cheerleading championships at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn., on Saturday, February 1, 2014. less

Courtney Sabene sits on the shoulders of Alden Grober as they compete with Danbury High School in the FCIAC cheerleading championships at Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield, Conn., on Saturday, February ... more

Saharsh Bangaru, right, plays a match against Henry Graham during the National Educational Chess Association's tournament at the Italian Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Their match ended in a draw. less

Saharsh Bangaru, right, plays a match against Henry Graham during the National Educational Chess Association's tournament at the Italian Center in Stamford, Conn., on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Their match ... more